Howard Sees F1600 as Key to Driver Development

IndyCar driver Jay Howard has become a fixture in the F1600 Formula F Championship Series paddock with his Motorsports Driver Development (MDD) firm. Partnering with Chastain Motorsports, Howard believes in helping young drivers move up the ladder, and that F1600 is a key first step.

Jay Howard, Green1 sign Indy 500 deal with Herta

Jay Howard has more than enough material to write a book on what it's like to have his dreams repeatedly dashed at the Indy 500. Rather than give up on those dreams, the 33-year-old has found a new sponsor and an Indy 500-winning team to try and add a positive chapter to his story.

Interview: Jay Howard – A Champ in Progress

To be successful in motor-sport, unless a driver (with skill or often without) is lucky enough to have a wealthy backer pushing them along, then the budget-less driver needs to have what I refer to as ‘The Nigel Mansell Syndrome’. In other words, get out there and do whatever it takes. In Mansell’s case he overcame a broken back, re-mortgaged his house, and faced bankruptcy, but then succeeded on sheer drive and talent alone.